Saint John Neumann

Mission, Background, & History

Mission Statement

The distinctive purpose of St. John Neumann Regional School is to create Catholic-centered education enlivened by the Gospel spirit of love. The school community exists to maintain academic standards and to foster Catholic values and empower children to be all that they can be.

Background

St. John Neumann Regional School was established the year Bishop John Neumann of Philadelphia was canonized a saint of the Roman Catholic Church – 1977. The parishes of Assumption BVM, Sacred Heart, and St. Nicholas collaborated in a joint mission to bring Catholic Education to the youngsters and families of the area. The school program was accredited by the State of Pennsylvania, the Diocese of Allentown, and later in 1993 by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

In 2017, SJNRS celebrated its 40th year of educating students and sharing the way of Jesus with them. The SJNRS Community is proud of the work it has achieved in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ!

Our Patron Saint

St. John Neumann, CSsR, is known for his work in establishing a Catholic School System in the northeastern area of the United States. He ministered to a mostly immigrant population and spoke several languages. John Neumann worked endlessly in bringing God’s love to millions.

Timeline

1811 John Neumann was born in Bohemia1836 John Neumann sailed to the U.S.1836 Ordained a priest of New York1842Became a Redemptorist1848 Became an American citizen1852 Bishop Neumann became Fourth Bishop of Philadelphia1860 John Neumann died1977 Canonized a Saint by Pope Paul VI

“Whenever the opportunity presents itself, I will offer my services to my brethren. Every time I meet one of them , I will treat him/her as I would Our Lord Himself. I will defend and excuse them whenever I can possibly do so.”